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  • USA vs. UK: ASGBI Ep. 4 - Conferences

    USA vs. UK: ASGBI Ep. 4 - Conferences
    May 1 2025
    Surgical conferences are a forum of the profession–where we all gather to socialize, share clinical experiences, promote academic work, and learn from each other. But what goes into putting these conferences together? In this next installment of the BTK/ASGBI collaborative series, Jon Williams and ASGBI co-hosts Kellie Bateman and Jared Wohlgemut welcome Mr. Dimitrios Damaskos from Edinburgh and Dr. Anne Lidor from the University of Wisconsin to take a look behind the scenes of conference planning. We’ll cover logistics, program selection, how surgical societies strive to support their members and trainees, and much more!

    Mr Dimitrios Damaskos, initially from Greece, he came to the UK for his fellowship and is a UGI and Emergency General Surgical Consultant with an interest in abdominal wall surgery based in The Royal Infirmary Edinburgh. He is the current Director of Scientific Programme for ASGBI and responsible for organising our main International Congress which this year happens to be in Edinburgh. He has also held numerous other events for surgical societies including the British Hernia Society.

    Dr. Lidor serves as the program chair for the Society for American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (i.e. SAGES), which is a wide-reaching US-based international surgical society that encompasses many facets of general surgery. The SAGES Annual Meeting was just last month, and is a great opportunity for surgeons to convene and share clinical experiences, academic work, and professionally connect. Dr. Lidor completed medical school at the New York Medical College, and then moved on to George Washington University for general surgery residency training. Following residency, she moved to Baltimore to Johns Hopkins where she completed her MIS/Bariatric Surgery fellowship and subsequently stayed on as a faculty surgeon. After years at Hopkins during which she held many education leadership roles both at the medical school and as fellowship director, she moved to the University of Wisconsin to become Chief of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, a role she continues to hold today.

    If you enjoyed this episode, stay tuned for more upcoming BTK/ASGBI collaborative content. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to us at hello@behindtheknife.org.

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  • JUST FOR APPs: Dominate Surgery - Fellowship

    JUST FOR APPs: Dominate Surgery - Fellowship
    Apr 30 2025
    Hey APPs - Are you ready to DOMINATE surgery? Well let's go! Perform at the highest level on day one of your rotation using our easy to navigate text, tables, flashcards, podcasts, and videos. Go beyond rote memorization and learn what really matters. We are talking practical, high-yield, and engaging content all available at your fingertips. Get the information you need to know FAST. Whether it's learning how to two-hand tie, work up a patient with a colon mass, or organizing yourself for rounds, Behind the Knife has got you covered.

    Dominate Surgery for APPs: A High-Yield Guide to Your Surgery Rotation Course Link: https://app.behindtheknife.org/premium/dominate-surgery-for-apps-a-high-yield-guide-to-your-surgery-rotation
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  • JUST FOR APPs: Dominate Surgery - First Assist

    JUST FOR APPs: Dominate Surgery - First Assist
    Apr 29 2025
    Hey APPs - Are you ready to DOMINATE surgery? Well let's go! Perform at the highest level on day one of your rotation using our easy to navigate text, tables, flashcards, podcasts, and videos. Go beyond rote memorization and learn what really matters. We are talking practical, high-yield, and engaging content all available at your fingertips. Get the information you need to know FAST. Whether it's learning how to two-hand tie, work up a patient with a colon mass, or organizing yourself for rounds, Behind the Knife has got you covered.

    Dominate Surgery for APPs: A High-Yield Guide to Your Surgery Rotation Course Link: https://app.behindtheknife.org/premium/dominate-surgery-for-apps-a-high-yield-guide-to-your-surgery-rotation
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  • JUST FOR APPs: Dominate Surgery - Tips and Tricks

    JUST FOR APPs: Dominate Surgery - Tips and Tricks
    Apr 28 2025
    Hey APPs - Are you ready to DOMINATE surgery? Well let's go! Perform at the highest level on day one of your rotation using our easy to navigate text, tables, flashcards, podcasts, and videos. Go beyond rote memorization and learn what really matters. We are talking practical, high-yield, and engaging content all available at your fingertips. Get the information you need to know FAST. Whether it's learning how to two-hand tie, work up a patient with a colon mass, or organizing yourself for rounds, Behind the Knife has got you covered.

    Dominate Surgery for APPs: A High-Yield Guide to Your Surgery Rotation Course Link: https://app.behindtheknife.org/premium/dominate-surgery-for-apps-a-high-yield-guide-to-your-surgery-rotation
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    30 m
  • Surgical Endoscopy Series Ep. 2: Endobariatrics

    Surgical Endoscopy Series Ep. 2: Endobariatrics
    Apr 24 2025
    In this episode, the Surgical Endoscopy team, accompanied by Chief Medical Officer Dr. Brian Dunkin of Boston Scientific, review primary and revisional endoscopic treatment options for bariatric patients. They focus on the emerging data available for procedures such as endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) and endoscopic gastrojejunal revision (EGJR) and offer technical tips on how to perform the procedures. In addition, they discuss accessibility challenges for patients and provide insight into the future direction of bariatric endoscopy as a field.

    Hosts:
    · Dr. Sullivan “Sully” Ayuso, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Endeavor Health (Evanston, IL), @SAyusoMD (Twitter)
    · Dr. Trevor Crafts, Minimally Invasive Surgeon, Rocky Mountain VA Medical Center (Denver, CO), @CraftsTrevor (Twitter)
    · Dr. H. Masson Hedberg, Minimally Invasive Surgeon, Endeavor Health (Evanston, IL)
    · Dr. Michael Ujiki, Professor and Louis Biegler Chair of Surgery, Endeavor Health (Evanston, IL), @UjikiMike
    · Dr. Brian Dunkin, Chief Medical Officer at Boston Scientific, @briandunkinmd

    Learning Objectives:
    - Identify and Describe Common Endobariatric Procedures: Learners will be able to name and briefly describe at least three common endobariatric procedures discussed in the episode, including Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG), Endoscopic GJ Revisions (Transoral Outlet Reduction - TORR/EGJR), and Intragastric Balloons, along with their historical context and evolution.
    - Explain the Mechanism and Benefits of Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG): Learners will be able to articulate the procedural technique of ESG, including the U-shaped suture pattern, its impact on gastric volume reduction, and the proposed mechanisms of weight loss, such as slowed gastric emptying and hormonal changes, as compared to laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
    - Discuss the Role of Technology and Training in Endobariatrics: Learners will be able to explain the significance of endoscopic suturing devices like the Overstitch in the advancement of endobariatric procedures and recognize the importance of specialized training, including the recommendations against fundal suturing for safety during the initial learning curve.
    - Compare and Contrast Endobariatric Procedures with Surgical and Pharmacological Obesity Treatments: Learners will be able to discuss the position of endobariatric procedures as a "gap therapy" in the spectrum of obesity treatments, highlighting their benefits such as reduced invasiveness, lower complication rates, faster recovery, and increased patient access compared to surgery, as well as their potential role in conjunction with pharmacologic therapies like GLP-1 agonists.
    - Recognize Key Considerations and Potential Complications of Endobariatric Procedures: Learners will be able to identify important technical considerations during ESG, such as achieving full-thickness bites while avoiding injury to adjacent organs, and describe common post-procedure issues associated with intragastric balloons, including nausea, vomiting, and the need for general anesthesia during removal.

    Discontinuation and Reinitiation of Dual-Labeled GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Among US Adults With Overweight or Obesity: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39888616/

    Surgical Endoscopy Series Ep. 1: An Introduction to Surgical Endoscopy: https://app.behindtheknife.org/podcast/surgical-endoscopy-series-ep-1-an-introduction-to-surgical-endoscopy

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    48 m
  • Journal Review in Surgical Education: Away Rotations & Sub-Internships

    Journal Review in Surgical Education: Away Rotations & Sub-Internships
    Apr 21 2025
    Thinking about doing an away rotation? In this episode of Behind the Knife, we break down everything you need to know about away rotations and sub-internships. From how to apply and what to expect to making a great impression and building connections, we’ve got you covered. Plus, we discuss whether you should even do an away rotation at all and how to decide if it's the right move for your application. We’re joined by a fantastic and diverse group of general surgery residents who share their insights, tips, and experiences.

    Episode Hosts:
    –Dr. Josh Roshal, University of Texas Medical Branch, @Joshua_Roshal, jaroshal@utmb.edu
    –Dr. Colleen McDermott, University of Utah, @ColleenMcDMD, Colleen.McDermott@hsc.utah.edu
    –Dr. Sophia Williams-Perez, Baylor College of Medicine, @SophWPerez, Sophia.Williams-Perez@bcm.edu
    –CoSEF: @surgedfellows, cosef.org

    Guests:
    Dr. Steven Thornton, Duke University Medical Center, @swthorntonjr
    swt12@duke.edu
    Dr. Nicole Santucci, Washing University in St. Louis, @nicolemsantucci
    snicole@wustl.edu
    Abbas Karim, MS3, University of Texas Medical Branch, @_AbbasKarim
    aakarim@utmb.edu
    Reagan Collins, MS4, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, @ReaganACollins, reagan.collins@ttuhsc.edu
    Dr. Annie Hierl, Indiana University, @annie_hierl
    ahierl@iu.edu
    Dr. Jorge Zarate Rodriguez, Washington University in St Louis, @jzaraterod, j.zarate@wustl.edu
    References:
    1. McDermott CE, Anand A, Brian R, Gan C, L'Huillier JC, Lund S, Sathe T, Silvestri C, Woodward JM. Should I Do a General Surgery Away Rotation?: Perspectives From the Collaboration of Surgical Education Research Fellows (CoSEF). Ann Surg Open. 2024 Dec 3;5(4):e509. doi: 10.1097/AS9.0000000000000509. PMID: 39711667; PMCID: PMC11661735. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39711667/
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  • Journal Review in Thoracic Surgery: The ESOPEC Trial

    Journal Review in Thoracic Surgery: The ESOPEC Trial
    Apr 17 2025
    Listen as we discuss the highly-awaited ESOPEC trial, which examines treatment regimens for esophageal and EGJ adenocarcinoma. Wildly impress your thoracic attendings or peers with your nuanced knowledge! FLOT who? You’ll know. Pull out the paper and listen along!

    Learning Objectives:
    -Discuss the patient population in the ESOPEC trial
    -Discuss the main differences between the ESOPEC trial and the CROSS trial
    -Describe the main drawbacks between FLOT and the CROSS regimen.

    Hosts:
    Chloe Hanson MD, Brian Louie MD, and Peter White MD

    Referenced Material

    https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2409408

    Hoeppner J, Brunner T, Schmoor C, Bronsert P, Kulemann B, Claus R, Utzolino S, Izbicki JR, Gockel I, Gerdes B, Ghadimi M, Reichert B, Lock JF, Bruns C, Reitsamer E, Schmeding M, Benedix F, Keck T, Folprecht G, Thuss-Patience P, Neumann UP, Pascher A, Imhof D, Daum S, Strieder T, Krautz C, Zimmermann S, Werner J, Mahlberg R, Illerhaus G, Grimminger P, Lordick F. Perioperative Chemotherapy or Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy in Esophageal Cancer. N Engl J Med. 2025 Jan 23;392(4):323-335. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2409408. PMID: 39842010.

    https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1112088

    van Hagen P, Hulshof MC, van Lanschot JJ, Steyerberg EW, van Berge Henegouwen MI, Wijnhoven BP, Richel DJ, Nieuwenhuijzen GA, Hospers GA, Bonenkamp JJ, Cuesta MA, Blaisse RJ, Busch OR, ten Kate FJ, Creemers GJ, Punt CJ, Plukker JT, Verheul HM, Spillenaar Bilgen EJ, van Dekken H, van der Sangen MJ, Rozema T, Biermann K, Beukema JC, Piet AH, van Rij CM, Reinders JG, Tilanus HW, van der Gaast A; CROSS Group. Preoperative chemoradiotherapy for esophageal or junctional cancer. N Engl J Med. 2012 May 31;366(22):2074-84. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1112088. PMID: 22646630.

    https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(18)32557-1/abstract

    Al-Batran SE, Homann N, Pauligk C, Goetze TO, Meiler J, Kasper S, Kopp HG, Mayer F, Haag GM, Luley K, Lindig U, Schmiegel W, Pohl M, Stoehlmacher J, Folprecht G, Probst S, Prasnikar N, Fischbach W, Mahlberg R, Trojan J, Koenigsmann M, Martens UM, Thuss-Patience P, Egger M, Block A, Heinemann V, Illerhaus G, Moehler M, Schenk M, Kullmann F, Behringer DM, Heike M, Pink D, Teschendorf C, Löhr C, Bernhard H, Schuch G, Rethwisch V, von Weikersthal LF, Hartmann JT, Kneba M, Daum S, Schulmann K, Weniger J, Belle S, Gaiser T, Oduncu FS, Güntner M, Hozaeel W, Reichart A, Jäger E, Kraus T, Mönig S, Bechstein WO, Schuler M, Schmalenberg H, Hofheinz RD; FLOT4-AIO Investigators. Perioperative chemotherapy with fluorouracil plus leucovorin, oxaliplatin, and docetaxel versus fluorouracil or capecitabine plus cisplatin and epirubicin for locally advanced, resectable gastric or gastro-oesophageal junction adenocarcinoma (FLOT4): a randomised, phase 2/3 trial. Lancet. 2019 May 11;393(10184):1948-1957. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(18)32557-1. Epub 2019 Apr 11. PMID: 30982686.

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  • Journal Review in Surgical Education: Blue Ribbon Committee II

    Journal Review in Surgical Education: Blue Ribbon Committee II
    Apr 14 2025
    In 2002 a group of surgeons got together and radically changed surgical training forever. They just got together again...
    They call themselves the Blue Ribbon Committee. When they met in 2002 they addressed critical issues such as residency structure, specialization, work-life balance, and simulation-based training. Now, with rapid advancements in medicine and education, BRC II has revisited these topics and introduced new priorities to ensure that surgical education meets the demands of the modern era.
    In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Steven Stain, co-chair of BRC II and a leader in surgical education. Dr. Stain shares insights into the motivations behind the second committee, its key findings, and how competency-based education, entrustable professional activities (EPAs), and other innovations are shaping the future of surgical training.
    Join hosts Pooja Varman MD, Judith French PhD, and Jeremy Lipman MD, MHPE for an engaging discussion on what surgical educators, trainees, and institutions need to know about the new recommendations from BRC II and the future of surgical education.
    Learning Objectives
    By the end of this episode, listeners will be able to
    1. Under the origins and impact of the first Blue Ribbon Committee (BRC I)
    2. Explain the factors that led to the formation of the BRC II and its major recommendations
    3. Identify challenges and opportunities in modern surgical education
    4. Discuss the role of competency-based education and EPAs in training future surgeons
    5. Recognize how institutions and educators can adapt to BRC II recommendations
    References
    1. Recommendations on Surgical Education and Training in the United States: 2024. Ann Surg. 2024;280(4):535. doi:10.1097/SLA.0000000000006360 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38814074/


    2. Blue Ribbon Committee II Advises Sweeping Changes in Surgical Education. ACS. Accessed January 12, 2025. https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/news-and-articles/bulletin/2024/may-2024-volume-109-issue-5/blue-ribbon-committee-ii-advises-sweeping-changes-in-surgical-education/

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